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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. Goggeshall, widow of a Springfield man who saved Lincoln, recalls a thwarted assassination in Baltimore on the way to Washington. The event was kept secret for centenaries. Lincoln and his family were unaware, and the bomb was hurled into the coach as it stood at the station.
Congressman Sheppard of Texas introduces a measure calling for a world temperance conference within a year possibly in Washington. The bill would invite nations at The Hague conference to send at least twelve delegates to develop methods to curb international traffic in intoxicants narcotics and harmful drugs. The president would name one delegate to represent the United States.
Paris reports the death of M. Catulla Abraham Mendes, a noted French poet, found in a railway tunnel at Sainte Germain on Monday. Authorities say the death is believed accidental as Mendes is thought to have slept in his carriage and opened the door into the tunnel while the train was moving.
New Orleans on February 8 reports that Louisiana militia units United States troops and United Confederate Veterans will take part in the Taft parade Thursday. Secretary of War Wright approved troops stationed at Jackson Barracks and several companies are expected to be ordered out. A military band from Fort Barrancas Florida will participate.
A barn on a farm near Elgin burned, destroying 125 Holstein cattle valued at over 11000. All cows perished in the blaze, which is suspected incendiary. A prior fire on the same site twelve years ago also killed cattle. In Reliver, Pa a girl eight years old May Estella reportedly died by her own hand, the mother having been away caring for two younger children.
Washington reports secretary of the treasury Cortelyou has accepted the presidency of the Consolidated Gas Company of New York. Charlton Beattie is nominated U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana and Stuart Tupton is named consul at Catania Italy. The House fixes February 14 for eulogies to the late Representative Davey. Conference report on deficiency appropriation bills approved and sent to the President. An item of 12000 dollars for White House automobiles was included in the appropriation bill.
The Austin house passed the Davis bill mandating safety appliances on railroads as a labor measure. Resolutions invited Alphonso Steele of Mexia, San Jacinto survivor, to address the house with state covering travel expenses. Committees were named for Galveston entertainment plans and Houston reception honors.
John B. Moran, district attorney of Boston Massachusetts, died in Phoenix Arizona on February 8 from tuberculosis of the throat. The death occurred while Moran was visiting the city, ending a noted legal career in Boston.
Senator Thomas launches a high profile, startling charge drawing debate across committees and drawing responses from fellow lawmakers as details emerge about the dispute.
In Austin on Feb 8 the Senate voted to appoint a three member committee to investigate Senator Thomas's charges of outside lobby influence. The panel Sturgeon Veale and Meachum will hear testimony, take oaths, and report within one week on alleged improper approaches and violations of the anti lobby law.
In McGregor Texas on February 8 Mr and Mrs J R Wallace died from burns after an oil can exploded when their two year old child threw it into a blazing grate. The can burst as the mother hurried to the door, inflicting fatal injuries on both spouses.
Colonel Fordyce a Brownville railroad director with St Louis capitalists will visit Texas to study rail conditions for a major development. They have bought half of the Stephenville North and South road and plan extensions north to Thurber coal field and south to the Gulf linking Brownsville. H Clay Pierce, Fordyce associate, is believed involved via Mexican railway interests.
In Waco on February 8 petitions circulated in churches urging the Texas legislature to pass a ban on race track betting.
Baltimore on February 8 saw Dr. Dudley Williams respond to his wife’s divorce bill immediately after it was filed.
Houston, Feb. 8. Sheriff Hoff narrowly escaped murder by a mob of African Americans at Humble where arrests were being made in the Sam Washington killing case. He was knocked down, a revolver taken, and he escaped by wielding a knife, slashing several attackers as he forced his way through. Fifteen shots were fired, none hit him.
Burglars broke into the tailoring shop of R. C. Estes & Co. in Sherman on February 8. They forced the front door and fled with goods valued at about $150, under the glare of an electric light.
Chicago on February 8 a bulldog owned by William Caster went mad and attacked his child. Caster wrestled the animal to the floor and held it by the throat while a family member telephoned police. As the patrol wagon approached, the dog was shot by police.
H. G. Richardson, once an engine driver on the International and Great Northern railway, sues for damages alleging his heart was dislocated by being mashed against a car while alighting from his engine in San Antonio on February 8.
The City Council of Bryan authorizes a bond issuance of 75000 for a city water light and sewerage plant with 18000 for refunding existing bonds. Voters will decide at the March first 909 election held at the City Hall Secretary's office. Interest on bonds at 4 percent, semi annual payments.
Walter Hubbard, 22, a local contractor, was killed by E D Steenrod, a city mail carrier. Steenrod surrendered to the sheriff after the shooting in El Reno Oklahoma on February 8.
Denman Thompson veteran actor of Old Homestead is critically ill at his West Swansey home in Keene New Hampshire on February 8.
Baltimore on February 8 Frederick Rau was fined 25 dollars and costs for following a woman.
Berlin reports the flood disaster with belief that as many as fifty people have drowned. Authorities assess the rising waters and search for missing residents in affected areas along the river.
A Philadelphia Record item quips that Wigg-Bjones is unpopular and unable to secure a job as a bill collector, joking about his lack of appeal and public appeal in the city.
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